Hapoel Jerusalem vs Shmona: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Hapoel Jerusalem FC prepare to host Ironi Kiryat Shmona on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 17:30, this ISRAEL: Ligat Al fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Hapoel Jerusalem FC, currently 13th in the standings with 20 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 34 points. They've earned 9 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Ironi Kiryat Shmona, sitting 12th with 21 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 9 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Recent meetings between Hapoel Jerusalem FC and Ironi Kiryat Shmona have favored Hapoel Jerusalem FC, with Ironi Kiryat Shmona claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Hapoel Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem FC recorded a 1-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Zamir, Shalom, Domgjoni, Laish, Agvadish, Vrasana, Haimovich, Otomewo, Almagor, Rakonjac, Idoko. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Ironi Kiryat Shmona's last outing came against Ironi Tiberias, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Tenenbaum, Sholmyster, Ljubisavljevic, Deri, Darwish, Benbenishti, Martinez, Pacheco, Mordechai, Musa Alli, Ugarriza. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Hapoel Jerusalem FC are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Hapoel Jerusalem FC and Ironi Kiryat Shmona are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Hapoel Jerusalem FC's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Ironi Kiryat Shmona's games average 4.3 goals, with 9 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 100% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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